Landon Speech Divides Republicans and Roosevelt Allies
July 24 Washington debates Landon’s acceptance speech as rival leaders clash over its merits. Col Frank Knox lauds the address for honesty and efficiency while Labor’s George L Berry condemns it as claptrap. Attention also turns to Father Coughlin’s possible political future.
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Political Briefs From Across The Nation
The AP reports Governor Lan don plans campaign detail meetings after an acceptance speech calling for restoring government on constitutional and efficient lines. Union leaders Berry and Lewis condemn Landon policy and speech. Knox praises the London address for simple, honest governance. Coughlin sparks Vatican concern with remarks about Roosevelt. an apology follows. Gillette nominated by Iowa Democrats to fill the Murphy term.
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London
Vatican City
Ahierarchy
Chas. E. Coughlin
Detroit
Michael Gallagher
Pius
Fther Coughlin
Des Moines
Guy M. Gillette
Iowa
Louis Murphy
Government seeks Supreme Court to halt eco suits over holding company act
The solicitor general urged the high court to stay seven injunction cases challenging the 1935 public utility holding company act. He warned of about forty similar suits across twelve courts and pressed to decide the statute’s validity in a single test case the Electric Bond and Share Company matter.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Public Utility Holding Company
Stanley Reed
Pals
Reed
Electric Bond Ve Share Company
New York
Governors Watch Talladega Violence Spurs Guard Withdrawals
Alabama Governor Bibb Graves said National Guardsmen in strike-torn Talladega would be withdrawn when not needed, while a special grand jury is summoned to probe violence in which one person was killed and 18 shot. Captain Potter Smith is to file a written report for Circuit Judge R. B. Carr, who will oversee the inquiry.
Rival Forces Lock in Torrid Scrap Across Spain
News from Madrid and Barcelona reports heavy fighting as Franco forces push toward Madrid. Refugees seek safety aboard a rescue ship to Barcelona while diplomats coordinate evacuations with Britain and France.
Five men face murder charges in Taladega unrest
National guardsmen restored peace after a bloody clash at the Samoset cotton mills leaving one dead and 18 shot. Sheriff Burns names four men jailed for murder while Homer Welch remained at large. Gov Graves urged grand jury review of Capt Smith report. Welch linked to a Wednesday fight that sparked the violence. Joe Hayes was critically wounded and given a transfusion as more arrests were made.
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Samoset
Bibb Graves
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Montgomery
Welch
Joe Hayes
Bryant
Mills
Eugene
Pollard Recommended for Huntsville Radio Station Permit
An examiner for the communications commission urged granting Wilton H. Pollard a construction permit for a new radio station in Huntsville Alabama. The same report recommended rejecting Jefferson Broadcasting Co for a Birmingham station. Cotton prices rose about 50 cents per bale amid favorable weather and optimistic trade signals while corn weakened late on forecasts of rain across drought-affected north central states.
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P. W. Seward
Jefferson Broadcasting Co
Birmingham
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Chicago
Alabama Launches Drive Against Illegal Child Labor
Montgomery July 24 A campaign against illegal child employment in Alabama stores lunch stands and curb service will be launched next week by the state labor department child labor division directed by Mrs Daisy Donovan She says violations by firms employing one or two children are rising in summer and stresses the need for work certificates to protect both child and employer.
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Ala
Alabama
Child Labor Division
State Department of Labor
Daisy Donovan
Cullman Attorney W E James Visits. Health Improves
Cullman visitor and prominent attorney W E James known as Bill arrived on legal business. Friends report his health greatly improved during the visit, sparking favorable news for Alabama's legal community.
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W. E. James
Bill
James
Pastor Ira F Hawkins urges public to stay with churches during crisis
Dr. Ira F. Hawkins of Central Methodist, at the urging of the Ministerial Association, appeals for public cooperation with churches as infantile paralysis fears rise. Churches suspend services, urging individual prayer and home worship to sustain faith and duty while health authorities stamp out the disease.
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Central Methodist Church
Jesus
God
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City authorizes news bonds refinancing to reduce debt
Decatur council approves an ordinance to issue 1 775 600 in new bonds and retire a similar amount of old bonds. The move lowers interest from six to five percent on most bonds, with two issues at four and a half percent temporarily, saving about 18 000 annually. Interest on old defaulted bonds will be paid through June 1935 and half the regular coupon rate until August 1936, a saving of 30 000. The plan aims to place Decatur on a current financial footing while pursuing further legal action to equalize Albany bond taxes.
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Baldwin
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United States Court of Appeals
Charles. H. Eyster
John H. Peach
Alabama boy Paul Gresky dies saving spectators at Santa Maria
A Navy machinist third class from Montevallo Alabama and a 29 year old lieutenant from Dexter Maine died Thursday at the Santa Maria fair when their plane crashed moments after saving spectators. The crew from North Island San Diego was en route to San Francisco under Lieut. Com. Warner.
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Montevallo
Santa Maria
Calif
Associated Press
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Dexter
Gresky
Navy
Oliver
North Island Naval Flying Base
San Diego
San Francisco
H. Warner
Montevallo High School
Mildred Heath
California
Ecdward Iron Company
Woodward
Marriage license cost rises in Alabama on August 1
A new Alabama law increases marriage license fees from $1.50 to $2 starting August 1. Probate court officials say they must follow the change, urging couples to act now to avoid higher costs.
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Sheriff says arrest near Asheville in murder case
Sheriff Laurence E Brown expected to arrest a suspect in the Helen Clevenger murder within hours not among the three detainees. Prof W L Clevenger, uncle of the victim, returned to assist the investigation as other leads are pursued.
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N. C
Laurence E. Brown
Helen Clevenger
New York University
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Last tribute to Col. Rawls paid in Athens funeral
Hundreds of friends attended funeral services for Colonel Robert M. Rawls longtime editor of the Alabama Courier. He died after a week's illness Wednesday at 11 40 and was interred in Athens cemetery with attendees from Decatur and Huntsville.
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Decatur
Huntsville
Col. Rawls
London Man Remanded After Revolver Incident At parade
George Andrew McMahon, a bald Briton with a club foot, is remanded for a week in Bow Street after a hearing on producing a revolver with intent to alarm King Edward. Special Constable Dick testified he knocked McMahon’s arm and the revolver left his hand toward the king’s horse.
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Pormal
Itn
Grey
Donald Somervell
Donald
Rollo Graham Campbell
New Case Of Infantile Paralysis Is Discovered In County Today
A four year old girl diagnosed with infantile paralysis in Trinity leads Morgan County to 27 cases since the outbreak began. The latest case is the first since last Friday, with authorities expecting sporadic developments and urging continued isolation and nasal spray prevention. No county deaths in two weeks. most patients improving. Nationwide total reaches 258 across three states with 16 deaths. Tennessee and Alabama have 52 and 193 cases respectively. Mississippi holds at 13. Health officials stress ongoing prevention efforts through federal, state and county cooperation.
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Morgan County
Associated Press
Alabama
Tennessee
Mississippi
J. P. Leake
Mary
Cullman Unit Wins Hearing Against Alabama Power
Judge W W Callahan denied Alabama Power Company a preliminary injunction against Cullman County Electric cooperative to halt rural electrification. The ruling found the utility not entitled to injunction since the cooperative operates as a private entity not required to seek a certificate of convenience from the Public Service Commission. The case drew a large crowd with lawyers James and Stewart for the coop and Eyster Turner and St John for the power company.
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Alabama Power Company
Cullman County’ Electric Corpecatual
Public Service Commission
Cullman County Corporation
Tennessee Valley Authority
Cullman County
TVA
James and Stewart
Cullman
Charles H. Eyster
Decatur
Perry Turner
Birmingham
P. B St. John
The
Power Company
Trade Upbeat As August Shopping Gains Reported
Dun & Bradstreet says most trade branches advanced this week aided by broader retail distribution and fall preparations. Weather improved consumer buying, with wholesale markets crowded and orders more generous than since 1929. Factory operations expanded and retail distribution topped last year by 12 to 18 percent across regions.
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Dun & Bradstreet
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Middle West
Northwest
South
Pacific Coast
Temperature at 1:30 PM Readings Near 89 Degrees
The official local weather bureau reading recorded a temperature slightly above 89 degrees at 1 30 this afternoon indicating hot and humid conditions for the day.
Weather Summary Sees Tennessee River At 43 Feet
The Tennessee river gauge stood at 43 feet as temperatures reached a high of 90 and a low of 71 with no rainfall. Alabama enjoyed generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday with possible scattered thundershowers in the south. Tennessee forecast calls for fair tonight and Saturday with warmer temperatures in portions.
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